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| Born | 28 October 1983 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu (born 28 October 1983),[2] simply known as Duncan Mighty, is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer from Obio-Akpor Local government area, Rivers State.[3] Though his musical style demonstrates a high-level of genre versatility, it is also heavily influenced by the sounds and culture of his people and ethnicity as most of his songs are sung in his native Ikwerre language.[4]
Wene Mighty released his debut full-length album Fully Loaded (Koliwater) in 2009, which was a commercial success. The 22-track album yielded popular songs such as "Ijeoma", "Scatter My Dada", "Ako Na Uche" and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country. His second studio album, Legacy (Ahamefuna) was released in 2010 with a lesser number of 15 tracks than its predecessor. The album was also very well received by fans and music aficionados.[4] Tracks like "Obianuju" and "Port Harcourt son" brought him international fame and huge fan following.[5] He received three nominations at the 6th Annual NEA Awards in 2011 and won the "Indigenous Artist of the Year".[6]
In September 2012, Wene Mighty released Footprints, an 18-track album with guest appearances from Timaya, Shaggy, Otuu Sax, Sandaz Black and Wande Coal.[7] He has been honoured by the UN as a peace ambassador.[8]
- ^ "Indigenous rapper out with "A Trip To The South" album". Pulse.ng. Archived from the original on 10 November 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ Emmanuel, Nancy. "Duncan Mighty Celebrates His Birthday Handing Out Bags of Rice To Widows (Photos)". Goodlife.com.ng. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Growing up on the street has humbled me—Duncan Mighty". Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b "The 'Legacy' Of Duncan Mighty". TheNet.ng. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty Ready To Rock Accra at The "Yes Boss" Concert". Peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011 Winners". Information Nigeria. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty's Footprints". DSTV. 12 September 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty, Nigerian Musician". Nigeria Music Box. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.